Electrical Technician

Rio Tinto

Posted on:  27th Jun 2024

Electrical Technician

  • Be a part of a safe diverse team of experts
  • Site based role, 7 days on, 7 days off roster, working 12 hour days
  • Bus In; Bus Out from Darwin

Where we’re all welcome  

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us who we are.  

At Energy Resources of Australia, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. We leverage our diversity to be better and build capability for now and future generations.  

About the role

We are looking for an Electrical Technician who will be based at the Ranger Rehabilitation Project in Jabiru. You will carry out electrical and instrumentation maintenance and repairs to meet statutory requirements and business plans in a safe & sustainable manner. You will work cooperatively as an effective Team Member. You will always be seeking continuous improvement opportunities and discuss with your Team Leader how to implement agreed improvements. 

This role is a great opportunity for someone who has an Electrical Trade background, strong work ethic and a 'can do' attitude along with good Power Station and/or Fixed Plant experience.

Working 12-hour days and reporting to the Supervisor for Electrical Maintenance, you will be:

  • Relevant dual trade electrical/instrument trades qualification
  • 3 years’ experience in mining or heavy industry with exposure to crushers, conveyors, grinding mills, thickeners, pumps, compressors, power stations, high voltage reticulation and distribution, high voltage switching, high voltage system maintenance, low voltage reticulation and distribution, VSD’s, Allan Bradley PLC’s, Honeywell DCS systems, all facets of instrumentation found in a mineral processing plant
  • Safety driven in all aspects of their employment
  • Good communications skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and focus on quality
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings
  • Solid fault-finding ability

About you

It will also be beneficial if you have:

  • C1 License
  • Forklift license
  • Elevated work platform certificate
  • High Voltage Operators qualification
  • Working at heights
  • Remote work experience with exposure to working in hot and humid climates
  • SAP computer experience

What we offer  

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

  • A safety-focused and inclusive working environment 
  • A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) 
  • Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs 
  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
  • Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters 
  • Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
  • Indigenous Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
  • Indigenous leadership programmes across professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
  • Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

Who we are  

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto as its major shareholder. ERA, established in 1979, previously mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory. The Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, surrounded by, but currently separate from, Kakadu National Park.

ERA’s production operations on the Ranger Project Area ceased in January 2021, with the major focus now shifting to the comprehensive world-class rehabilitation of the Ranger mine that will eventually allow it to be incorporated back into the Kakadu National Park should the Traditional Owners and the Commonwealth Government wish.

The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is the largest project of its kind in Australia and possibly the world. It is unique in that it is rehabilitating land in one of the world’s most culturally and environmentally sensitive locations, surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park on the land of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, located three hours southeast of Darwin.

Closing date: 2nd October 2024

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